Mary Lee Bryson

Mary Lee Bryson

Mary Bryson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Townson-Rose Funeral Home - Murphy on Sep. 17, 2025.

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Mary Lee Bryson (Scott), born on January 21, 1946, in Decatur, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025, in Lawrenceville, Georgia. She was 79 years old.

Mary was the beloved daughter of Horace Greely Scott and Vermon I. Scott, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edmond "E.W." Bryson of Marble, North Carolina.

She is survived by her two daughters, Teresa Gibbons and her husband Patrick, and Barbara Bryson and her wife April. Her legacy continues through her grandchildren, Jesse Zeaser and her husband Zack, and Walker Blount and his wife Grace. Mary also leaves behind one great-grandchild, Jackson Zeaser.

May her memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved her. A Memorial Gathering will be held on September 6, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 03:00 PM at Moss Cemetery, 2752 Airport Road Marble, North Carolina. Rev. Aud Brown will officiate.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home - Murphy

138 Peachtree Street P.O. Box 10, Murphy, NC 28906

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